The time has come, and yes, that song is usually reserved for Christmas time, and recently in back-to-school commercials, but the best time of the year is here, and that time of course is Saratoga time. This year is a...
You Never What You’ll See in Horse Racing
by John FurgeleHorse racing is contested everyday across numerous tracks from around the world. For the most part, unless you're a die hard, most of the races go unnoticed. There are many tracks, many different types of races at many types of...
Holiday Notes for Holiday Time, Canadian Style
by John Furgele'Tis the season. Today is July 1 and as someone who grew up in Buffalo/Niagara Falls, that means it really is holiday time. July 1 is Canada Day, formerly Dominion Day for our neighbor to the north, which...
Supply and Demand: It Can Make One Cringe
Last Saturday, the Mother Goose Stakes, a prestigious race for fillies was contested at Belmont Park. At nearly the same time, the Hollywood Oaks, another prestigious race for fillies was contested at Hollywood Park. Between the two, there were a...
Horses for Courses…..Weekly Musings
by John FurgeleThe Triple Crown is over, or is it? Well, it really isn't. The Big Apple Triple Crown is only one-third completed. For those who don't know, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) sponsors a triple crown for three...
Triple Crown Over—What Has Been Learned?
by John FurgeleThree races--five weeks--three different winners. The Triple Crown is over and for the 35th straight year, there was no Triple Crown winner. And, guess what? That's okay. Despite the cries from many that a Triple Crown winner will...